Alanna Durkin Richer
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Holdouts say they will back Blanche
Cornyn, fellow GOP senator get guarantee that 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead
FRONT-PAGE HISTORY
Blanche narrowly confirmed as next AG
U.S. Senate votes 50-49 in an overnight tally.
AG pick Blanche clears hurdle
Key Republicans on panel flip vote to advance Trump’s ex-personal attorney for job
Blanche's AG nod clears critical hurdle
GOP senators drop opposition after deal over settlement fund
Holdouts say they will back Blanche
Cornyn, fellow GOP senator get guarantee that 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is dead
Blanche cuts deal with GOP Senate holdouts
The nominee for attorney general agrees to rescind the Trump IRS settlement fund in writing and put limits on tax audit shield.
Trump may pull his pick for AG
Cornyn concerned about deal on IRS suit
Judge hits ‘improper purpose’ of Trump’s IRS lawsuit
In a scathing decision, she accuses the president and his lawyers of manipulating the courts and refers an attorney for discipline.
Trump wants Blanche as new AG
In acting role, he has aggressively pursued the president’s agenda.
Trump backs off $1.8B fund, Blanche announces
The acting attorney general says, “We are not moving forward with the fund, period.” But the deal to drop tax probes remains in effect.
Blanche: $1.8B fund is being scrapped
Program would have compensated President Donald Trump's allies.
DOJ targets victor in Trump sex abuse case
Perjury allegations leveled at E. Jean Carroll.
US indicts ex-Cuba leader Raúl Castro
U.S. indicts ex-Cuban president Raúl Castro
Rubio makes rare direct appeal urging Cubans to align with Trump.
Jan. 6 rioters could qualify for payouts from $1.776B fund
Blanche won’t rule out payments as he spars with senators
Blanche defends $1.8B fund
At congressional hearing, acting attorney general doesn’t rule out potential payments for Jan. 6 rioters.
$1.7B fund to pay Trump’s allies
Cash envisioned for mistreatment claims against Biden DOJ
DOJ sets $1.8B fund to aid allies of Trump
Deal comes as president drops suit against IRS.
Feds create $1.7B fund to help Trump’s allies
The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is part of a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
DOJ ANNOUNCES $1.8 BILLION FUND FOR TRUMP ALLIES
The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is part of a settlement resolving the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
U.S. prepares to indict ex-leader Raul Castro as it pressures Cuba
Ex-FBI head Comey indicted over photo post
The Justice Department says an Instagram image of seashells constituted a threat against President Trump.
Suspect in press gala attack charged
Calif. man accused of targeting president in assassination attempt
Man charged with attempted assassination
Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court Monday and was also charged with two firearms counts after a shooting outside the White House correspondents' dinner.
Shooting suspect aired grudges
Man sent anti-Trump writings just before DC attack, one official says
Writings, posts suggest attack fueled by anti-Trump stance
Officials say Cole Tomas Allen sent messages to family members shortly before he tried to breach the hotel ballroom, where the White House correspondents' dinner was being held.
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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Alanna Durkin Richer in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.